Jessica Rutherford is a Research Fellow at the University of Salford, UK, where she is a member of the FASD Research Team. Following her PhD at Loughborough University, and undergraduate and Master’s degrees in creative arts and film production, Jessica’s research has focused on developing interventions and delivering training to improve the educational experiences of individuals living with or suspected to be living with FASD.

As part of her doctoral research, Jessica developed The Animation Curriculum, an innovative storytelling resource designed to support individuals with FASD through their learning journey and promote more inclusive educational experiences. Following successful feasibility testing, she is committed to expanding its reach across schools and education settings internationally.

Jessica is also a staff member at CAMP – A FASD Community, the first residential camp dedicated to FASD in the United States. Alongside her academic work, she works as an education curriculum writer, developing accessible content around topics not typically included in national curricula.

Based in Dubai with her husband and two children, Jessica works collaboratively with educators, researchers and FASD communities across the world, using her international perspective to advocate for those with FASD and support meaningful changes in education.